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Expertise
My forte is audio.. Car/Home/Boat. You name it, I will help you.
I am also not a 'Master Installation Technician' that will tell you I cannot assist you with cars not made in the USA!
Talk to me about any audio upgrades including 'bang for the buck'.
Specialties include: Overall Acoustics, Gain structure/settings and Enclosure design, system design/consultation, when/where to get which upgrades as well as other pertinent info for the mobile audio enthusiast and much more.
Experience in the area
My specialty as it is offered here, is Mobile and Home Audio Consultation.
Eight years IASCA - Pro 251-500 watt class
With Allexperts since 1999 (on and off).
35 years of overall professional sound and acoustical/electronic experience (since 1977) including: Sound Offs, Home audio, Mobile audio, Live sound, Churches, Theater, Live DJ and Studio Recording (analog and digital software and hardware), Effects, Looping, analog/digital mutli-track and mixdown . My mother was a record producer so I picked up a lot of additional professional knowledge and experience through the years. I was a Drum Tech for the Banshee reunion tour, toured as sound man with a regional act called Champion, so I have practical knowledge for many aspects of 'audio'.
If I cannot directly answer your question I will use my vast resource network to help you get a usable answer.
Favorite Mobile components:
Any amplifier based on ZED principles. Examples are Diamond, Zapco, Hifonics, Autotek, ect. And of course, Nakamichi (yes, still in business)
McCaulley, Polk and Dynaudio Speakers.
Clarion/Nakamichi headunits and processors.
Education/Credentials
>35 years of real world, audio experience.
Awards and Honors
Three letters of Commendation as a Search and Rescue Swimmer ~US Navy
CPR-AED Certified
Certified Open Water Safety Instructor
What do you like about this subject?
Anything but 'boom' based audio systems. :)
In the business since 1977
Favorite quotables:
Copyleft and Pay It Forward!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
That I can help otherwise well-intentioned audio enthusiasts realize that Dynamics are more fun than pure Sound Pressure Level!! In an accurate system, SPL is a by-product of the accuracy.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
1) Not near enough qualified people volunteer, here. 2) I get about 350 questions a year. 3) Gold plated connectors' best attribute is corrosion resistance. Arguably, you will never hear the difference (but it is measurable).
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
If you can't crank it..yank it!
Average Ratings
Recent Answers from Jerry Mael
2012-02-04 Honda Ridgeline Audio upgrade:
Well, at that budget you'll be using adapters! But once you get tired of the lack of dynamic head room and real punch, a new HU will be the fix. Either of those amps can be great, but most of it depends
2012-02-04 Honda Ridgeline Audio upgrade:
To be honest Ron I would go for a new headunit that has nav. The RCA line converters are crap, sonic-ly. You would be putting a lot of money into what would end up being a polished turd, imo. To be
2012-01-30 Tv and aiudo:
One of the best hits out there for a 100 watt 5.1 receiver: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_022RXV371/Yamaha-RX-V371.html?tp=179 Here is a great 105 watt x 7 solution for 7.1 receiver: http://www.google
2012-01-10 car stereo:
If this data is not in the owners manual, you will need to contact a local Chevrolet dealer service department. You may need to provide some proof of ownership but it often varies from one dealer to another
2012-01-05 Clean A CD !:
The general consensus on cleaning a CD is to use a soft dry cloth to wipe it. To hold the CD, insert a finger or thumb inside the center hole of the CD or handle it by the edges but never touch the
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